GeoBallistics vs NVR After Dark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeoBallistics
This app provides advanced ballistics calculations for rifle shooting. It allows users to create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather hardware for atmospheric data, and build/save satellite imagery range cards. Features include a movers calculator, holdover calculator, and Coriolis effect auto-calculation.
- Unlimited Rifle Profiles
- Atmospheric Data Integration
- Satellite Imagery Range Cards
- Movers Calculator
- Holdover Calculator
- Advanced Ballistics Solver
- Coriolis Effect Auto-Calculation
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About This App: GeoBallistics is a mobile app available for iOS devices and is compatible with Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB and Vortex Relay™ devices. The app allows users the freedom to build and create unlimited rifle profiles, connect with weather-hardware for onsite atmospherics, build/save/export satellite imagery range cards, and more. Key App Features: • Online Rifle Backup • Online Range Card Backup • Match Downloads • Shooting Range Downloads • Movers Calculator • First Ever Holdover calculator • Advanced Ballistics Solver • Comprehensive Bullet Library • Online weather access with station pressure • Free WeatherFlow hardware compatibility • Kestrel LiNK hardware compatibility (PRO version) • Shot-angle calculator • Shot-bearing calculator • Unlimited Rifle Profiles (PRO version) • Ability to save charts to camera roll (PRO version) • Ability to export charts as .csv (PRO version) • Ability to save/load satellite range cards for later use (PRO version) • Muzzle Velocity Truing • Coriolis effect auto-calculated with position and latitude The GeoBallistics mobile app is powered by the BallisticsARC (Ballistics, Atmospherics, and Range Card) solver, and combines the functionality of a ballistics calculator, an atmospheric device, and a GPS rangefinder into one application. The BallisticsARC solver is an advanced 3 DOF solver with provisions for MV vs Temp, Coriolis, spin drift, crosswind jump, moving targets, multiple targets with unique azimuths and angles and much more. GeoBallistics includes 4 modes: HUD Mode, Chart Mode, Map Mode, and Comp Mode. All modes are accessible with 1 custom rifle. In order to add additional rifles and save/export range cards, use Kestrel devices, or backup data online, you must upgrade to the PRO version for a one-time fee. HUD Mode puts everything you need on one screen for a single target. This is also where the moving target feature and max ordinate display is located. Chart Mode is a traditional calculator that allows for a complete solution. Solutions include considerations for gyroscopic drift, Coriolis effect, wind influence, shot angle, atmospheric conditions, and more. Chart Mode also allows FREE integration of the WeatherFlow products. Map Mode allows users to range targets by dropping pins on satellite imagery of a shooting location. Range and solution are displayed by tapping on the target pins. Map Mode also introduces external ballistic data overlays on satellite imagery. These overlays display a bullet's performance along its path according to parameters specified for each rifle profile. Comp Mode allows the user to enter a course of fire with multiple targets with unique variables such as shot angle and shot azimuth. Now features the Holdover Data Zero setting (HDZ) calculator. This is a first-in-class feature that allows you to easily set an optimal zero for holdover stages.
NVR After Dark
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Make more of your time outside after sunset with NVR After Dark, the outdoor companion from Night Vision Rentals. EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY Use Sky Finder to explore stars and constellations. Aim your iPhone with optional motion controls, or explore manually. PLAN AROUND THE MOON See moon phases, a monthly moon calendar, and local moonrise and moonset times. Explore nighttime illumination estimates to help plan your evening. CHECK CONDITIONS View cloud cover and available weather information for your selected location. Live forecasts and cloud maps require an internet connection. EXPLORE NATIONAL PARKS Browse U.S. national park locations and discover the Yellowstone wildlife bingo collection. Keep sightings and progress on your device. Additional park collections are marked as previews. GET TO KNOW YOUR GEAR Browse night vision equipment and open available overview videos. Shop and website links open separately in Safari, your default browser, or the associated app. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Choose a place manually or allow optional location access. Core sky and moon tools and saved wildlife progress are available offline; live maps, forecasts, videos, and websites need an internet connection. Astronomy, weather, and illumination information is provided for planning and general interest. Conditions and estimates can vary; use official forecasts and park guidance when planning outdoor activities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NVR After Dark at none against GeoBallistics's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GeoBallistics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NVR After Dark asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GeoBallistics | NVR After Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (250 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 250 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vortex Optics | Phillip Uzzel |
Bugs and requests
GeoBallistics
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to edit rifle profiles
- Inability to connect with Vortex rangefinder
- Crashes on launch for some users
Requested features
4 requests- Option to display ballistic charts in inches
- Support for reticles from other manufacturers
- Downloadable offline map data
- Apple Watch companion app
NVR After Dark
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GeoBallistics
- WINDmeter CompatibilityFree
- BallisticARC PRO$14.99
NVR After Dark
No in-app purchases
Questions
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